Thunia alba is one of around six species in the genus Thunia. Orchids in this genus are from the seasonally dry, tropical forests of northern India, Myanmar, Thailand & China. These deciduous, terrestrial orchids wake up in late March & grow explosively until flowering in June-July.
Strongylodon macrobotrys, common name; Jade Vine, is known for its striking cascades of blue-green flowers. Native to the rainforests of the Phillipines, it is a member of the Leguminosae, (pea and bean), family.
Ananas comosus, otherwise known as pineapple is a cultigen (a plant that has been altered by humans through a process of selective breeding) from southeastern and southern Brazil and Paraguay. It is the most economically significant plant in the Bromeliaceae family.
Alpinia Zerumbet, also known as shell ginger, is a perennial plant native to east Asia. It is grown as an ornamental and has medicinal as well as culinary uses.
Dendrobium alexandrae, Alexandra's Dragon Orchid, is a large flowered species, native to New Guinea. This orchid is an epiphyte, as is true for most Dendrobium species, growing on high branches of trees in lower montane forests.
Dendrochilum magnum is a large orchid, native to the Phillipines. Its lovely golden chains of flowers have a sweet/spicy (think allspice) scent. The blooms last two to four weeks.
You can see this stunning plant in the Stove House.
